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SantExpo 2025: A Franco-Scottish Exchange on Sustainable Healthcare Innovation (19th - 22nd May 2025)

We were proud to take part in SantExpo 2025 in Paris, where we partnered with Scottish Development International (SDI) to deliver two standout events under the global theme: “Sustainable Innovation in Healthcare.” Our activities were held under the title: “Developing and Implementing Innovations in Healthcare: A Franco-Scottish Perspective.”

The week began with a lively Welcome Dinner, co-organized with SDI, bringing together healthcare innovators, international guests, and policy influencers. It was an excellent opportunity for networking and cultural exchange, featuring the participation of four innovative Scottish start-ups: GM Instruments, Innova Nanojet, My Waves Technologies, and Novosound

We then hosted a thought-provoking panel discussion at the British Embassy in Paris, spotlighting cross-border collaboration and innovation. The discussion was expertly moderated by Pascal Bécache (Digital Pharma Lab) and featured leading voices in healthcare, law, and sustainability: Véronique Molières (C2DS), Caroline de Mareül-Villette (ICOSA), Cécile Théard-Jallu (Cabinet De Gaulle-Fleurance), Gavin Yirajen Vuddamalay (MabDesign), and David J Smith (Scottish Development International)

These events underscore the power of international collaboration to drive meaningful change in healthcare. Thank you to Scottish Development International, the British Embassy, and all our partners—we look forward to continuing this journey together.

Roundtable: Introducing a medical device into the French Market (16th June 2025)

Strategic Healthcare Advisors recently hosted a high-impact roundtable for Scottish Development International, supporting MedTech startups aiming to scale into France—one of Europe’s most complex yet promising healthcare markets.

The session, titled “Cracking the Code: Entering the French Healthcare Market,” was Moderated by Pascal Becache (Digital Pharma Lab) and featured expert insights from leaders across the French ecosystem, including EFFIPERF Health, Digital Medical Hub, De Gaulle Fleurance, ICOSA, and more. Epipole CEO Sarah Jardine also shared her company’s experience breaking into the market.
Key insights included the importance of local partnerships, French-language fluency, early legal and IP preparation, and the growing role of sustainability and AI in procurement decisions.
🎥 Watch the full roundtable here